MTG Under Fire: Reposts Ivermectin Claim as Cruise Hantavirus Sparks Alarm

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News (1 / 1) 08.05.2026 02:54 / Julia

Marjorie Taylor Greene reignited controversy after reposting a debunked claim that ivermectin can treat a hantavirus linked to an Arctic cruise outbreak. Read on to discover the full story!

What She Shared

The former congresswoman amplified a tweet from a doctor asserting ivermectin could work against the virus and boasted that those who avoided lockdowns and vaccines used "horse paste" and developed "natural immunity." Critics quickly called out the repost as misinformation.

The Cruise Connection

Passengers on the MV Hondius, an Oceanwide Expeditions ship, fell ill near the end of a 30-day Arctic voyage; at least five people were sickened and three later died. The strain implicated is the Andes virus, which can transmit between people. U.S. officials say travelers from the ship have returned to five states, but no U.S. cases have been confirmed.